Bible in 90days (ish)

Yes, I needed to add the "ish" as I'm a bit behind. I'm okay with that. I just started Psalms today. Here's a general bit of what I've learned throughout the my reading thus far (my order might be off):

• God means what He says, obey Him (Genesis)


• Anyone can forgive anything (account of Joseph)


• I'm so thankful for grace!!! (Leviticus and all the other law books)


• Idols are BAD (Kings and Chronicles)


• If the Lord is in it, it WILL happen (Ezra, Nehemiah)


• Don't let fear rule your heart, stand up for the Lord, no matter what may happen (Esther)


• Suffering and persecution, one should consider it an honor to to do for the Lord, that He should choose us to be the one to be used to reveal Himself through us in such a way. Also, why He does things isn't our business.

I would like to finish this by Easter, but I would really like to read it and soak it in, not just skim...which I have definitely done :)

Simple Woman's Daybook

My Simple Woman’s Daybook For Today… January 9, 2009

Outside my window....sunshine that makes you feel warm to look at, but if you step out into it the cold wind steals your comfort.

I am thinking… of many many things.

I am thankful for… God's faithfulness, my hubs.

From the kitchen…breakfast was whole wheat banana & chocolate waffles, the rest of the day is undecided at this point.

From the learning rooms…how committed am I to the Lord? constant life lessons.

I am wearing… let's just say that it's laundry day.

I am reading… the Bible (in 90 days), Autobiography of George Mueller, Crazy Love by Francis Chan

I am hoping… for a short winter.

I am hearing… my daughter play cowgirl on a giraffe and youngest son play a toy piano.

I am creating… piles.

Around the house… must pick a project...how about the never ending bedroom?

One of my favorite things… listening to the kids Bible verses on Sunday am.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week… planning for the church movie night (Faith Like Potatoes)

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you…

looking forward

Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19

I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions. I never keep them. I always fall short and therefore feel like I’m setting myself up for failure. However, I do love fresh beginnings and the New Year is definitely a symbol of that. So instead of just a resolution for the new year, here’s one for life. I want to look forward to what God is going to do in all things. To praise Him in the hard times as well as the good because I know, according to His word, that He works it all together for good. I want to be excited to see how things turn out when at the present they may seem hopeless. I want to let go of my past sins the way He has and grasp on to the victory that Christ claimed on the cross and through his resurrection for me. I want to be teachable. I want to love more, and not just in the obvious ways. I want to love in the secret ways that bring me no praise from men.

I love this verse for many reasons. One is that I grew up in the desert. We’d often go out into the wilderness. From a distance it just looks barren, as if there are nothing but rocks. Yet when you walk through it you see the plants and signs of animal life. You ‘ll wander for a while and find an old pathway that leads through the mountains, and you know that someone else has been here. After a rain the washes run full of water and the ground is full of colorful flowers that have been dormant for years. It’s such a beautiful picture of how He can bring what appears dead to life. He really does make all things new. Let’s look forward together for those roadways in the wilderness and the rivers in the deserts.

New

Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassion's never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.

Lamentations 3:22-24

We are not consumed because of His great love. How awesome is that? Last week I threw myself a pity party. What's worse is I invited some friends. Ugh. Let me just say that I am thankful for good friends, who still appear to want to be my friend, in spite of me. An example of that before mentioned great love. The invites went out when I started to feel lonely and like nobody loved me, respected me, blah blah blah. I was listening to lies. It's a slippery slope when you start to do that. After a long talk with one of those fab friends I took a walk and sobbed. I hadn't cried like that in a long time. I'm due every so often. It was there that the Lord reminded me that we've been here before but we don't have to stay. This same place of looking for contentment, security, significance, love, respect, comfort, etc. everywhere except the place where I already have it. I had slowly crept back towards putting this on people instead of leaving it in the Lord's hands. So of course I felt rotten for doing so but He reminded me that with Him every morning is new. Praise the Lord for that. I look forward to more new.

Headed for Pink Sands

My Simple Woman's Daybook

My Simple Woman’s Daybook For Today… Tuesday August 5, 2009
Outside my Window,,,perhaps I should open it?
I am thinking… of all I have to do before I leave, and all that I want to do.
I am thankful for… my mom who is willing to come and be with the kids.
From the kitchen… broth.
I am wearing… let's just say that it is laundry day.

I am reading… The Maker's Diet and The Secret Garden (to the kids).
I am hoping… that this trip will be a time not only of relaxation, but regeneration.
I am hearing… kids chatting, cleaning and a dove cooing in the pear tree outside.

I am creating… a few baby gifts to have on hand for the 8 girlfriends that are pregnant.

Around the house… laundry, sheets to be changed, bedrooms to be vacuumed.
One of my favorite things… staying up late and laughing.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week… picking up mom, store, packing and sailing away!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you…

it should be this

but it's this...

Nostalgic Nester

According to THESE people, that's my style personality. Actually I like it better than any other result I've had. Fun stuff. Though I think it makes me sound like I have clutter. Well, I guess I do, but I'm working on it!

"You're a collector who likes to express their individuality. Trends don't interest you; you're down to earth. You've developed your own style and stay true to yourself. You enjoy indoor and outdoor living. Unique souvenirs from your travels adorn your home. You're sentimental, you keep photo albums and happy memories around you. You make your own treasures."